Big Bucks: The Explosion of the Art Market in the 21st Century
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (580 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 184822138X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
On the tiller of the boat navigating these hostile waters, Adam's is the surest hand (Monocle, October, 2014) 'A well-written narrative with anecdotes and data peppered throughout, Big Bucks is a must for contemporary museum libraries and academic libraries serving studio art curricula. 'Georgina Adam expertly unpicks the oblique machinations of the art market with a deft hand and a clear voice to reveal an intoxicating world of glamour, greed and fine art.' Will Gompertz, BBC Arts Editor The joy
. She writes a weekly column for the Financial Times and a regular column for BBC WorldWide, as well as contributing to The Art Newspaper, where formerly she was Art Market Editor. She also lectures at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Christie’s Education and participates in panels at art fairs in the UK and ab
Well researched, thoughtfully conveyed, and with just enough spice to make this real page-turner. I really enjoyed this book with its numerous anecdotes about the various aspects of the industry. How money plays such a role in this market, and the interweaving agendas, add a layer of reality to what is otherwise, a fairly opaque industry. For anyone trying to earn a living in the arts, this is a must read, though the reader may find the games played in the industry to be quite depressi. Yu said interesting read. interesting read, but if you have also read "the 1"interesting read" according to Yu. interesting read, but if you have also read "the 12 million stuffed shark" you would be less impressive. similar structure and stories.. million stuffed shark" you would be less impressive. similar structure and stories.. Abby Turner said But its been a while since I was an insider and this was like an exciting 'welcome home. A riveting book. Fabulously written. Thoroughly researched.I have worked at Sotheby's, the Smithsonian, and in contemporary art galleries - so I know something of how the art world works. But its been a while since I was an insider and this was like an exciting 'welcome home.' Buying and selling is about theatre and personality, but it is also about shockingly big bucks. A flick of a paddl
This highly readable and timely book explores the transformation of the modern and contemporary art market in the 21st century from a niche trade to a globalised operation worth an estimated $50 billion a year. Drawing on her personal experience, the author describes in fascinating detail the contributions made by a range of actors and institutions to these recent developments. The author's engaging style makes this informative text ideal for collectors, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the evolution of the unprecedented market for art which exists today.